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Question 1

Fear on the ledge

Difficulty: easySource: NCERT First Flight, Two Stories about Flying, His First FlightTopic: his-first-flight-fear-and-hunger

Why does the young seagull stay on the ledge at the beginning?

1He wants to sleep through the day.2He is afraid of flying and falling.3He has already eaten enough fish.4He is waiting for a storm.

Question 2

Hunger as pressure

Difficulty: easySource: NCERT First Flight, Two Stories about Flying, His First FlightTopic: his-first-flight-fear-and-hunger

What does hunger do for the young seagull?

1It makes him forget the sea.2It solves his fear without action.3It pushes him toward the food and the first attempt.4It makes his family leave forever.

Question 3

The mother's role

Difficulty: mediumSource: NCERT First Flight, Two Stories about Flying, His First FlightTopic: his-first-flight-courage-and-family-pressure

Why does the mother seagull bring food close but not simply feed him?

1She has forgotten where he is.2She wants him to stop flying forever.3She wants him to hide from the family.4She tempts him toward the edge so he will try flying.

Question 4

Courage after action

Difficulty: mediumSource: NCERT First Flight, Two Stories about Flying, His First FlightTopic: his-first-flight-courage-and-family-pressure

Which sequence best matches the seagull's change?

1Fear, pressure, first dive, confidence.2Confidence, sleep, hunger, fear.3Storm, instrument failure, landing, mystery.4Prize, school, apology, flight.

Question 5

Storm danger

Difficulty: easySource: NCERT First Flight, Two Stories about Flying, The Black AeroplaneTopic: the-black-aeroplane-storm-and-mystery

What changes the mood of The Black Aeroplane from confident to dangerous?

1A school bell.2A lost ball.3Dark storm clouds and failed guidance.4A funny animal description.

Question 6

Instrument problem

Difficulty: mediumSource: NCERT First Flight, Two Stories about Flying, The Black AeroplaneTopic: the-black-aeroplane-storm-and-mystery

Why are the instruments important in the storm section?

1They prove the pilot is at home.2They should guide the plane, so their failure increases suspense.3They turn the plane into a bird.4They explain who the helper is.

Question 7

The mystery

Difficulty: mediumSource: NCERT First Flight, Two Stories about Flying, The Black AeroplaneTopic: the-black-aeroplane-unknown-helper

Why does the ending remain mysterious?

1The narrator never lands.2The storm was not real.3The control room says no other aeroplane was seen.4The narrator refuses to fly to England.

Question 8

Safe inference

Difficulty: hardSource: NCERT First Flight, Two Stories about Flying, The Black AeroplaneTopic: the-black-aeroplane-unknown-helper

Which answer is safest for an exam question about the helper?

1The story keeps the helper unexplained, so the mystery should remain open.2The helper is certainly the pilot's brother.3The helper is certainly a teacher from school.4The helper is certainly a wild animal.

Question 9

Humour in Wild Animals

Difficulty: easySource: NCERT First Flight poem, How to Tell Wild AnimalsTopic: poems-wild-animals-and-the-ball-poem

What creates humour in How to Tell Wild Animals?

1A completely serious scientific tone.2A list of railway stations.3A hidden aeroplane guide.4Funny and exaggerated clues about animals.

Question 10

Symbol in The Ball Poem

Difficulty: mediumSource: NCERT First Flight poem, The Ball PoemTopic: poems-wild-animals-and-the-ball-poem

What does the lost ball mainly suggest in The Ball Poem?

1Only a sports prize.2Loss, responsibility, and growing up.3The young seagull's first meal.4The pilot's compass.

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Question 1

Fear on the ledge

Difficulty: easySource: NCERT First Flight, Two Stories about Flying, His First FlightTopic: his-first-flight-fear-and-hunger

Why does the young seagull stay on the ledge at the beginning?

1He wants to sleep through the day.2He is afraid of flying and falling.3He has already eaten enough fish.4He is waiting for a storm.

Question 2

Hunger as pressure

Difficulty: easySource: NCERT First Flight, Two Stories about Flying, His First FlightTopic: his-first-flight-fear-and-hunger

What does hunger do for the young seagull?

1It makes him forget the sea.2It solves his fear without action.3It pushes him toward the food and the first attempt.4It makes his family leave forever.

Question 3

The mother's role

Difficulty: mediumSource: NCERT First Flight, Two Stories about Flying, His First FlightTopic: his-first-flight-courage-and-family-pressure

Why does the mother seagull bring food close but not simply feed him?

1She has forgotten where he is.2She wants him to stop flying forever.3She wants him to hide from the family.4She tempts him toward the edge so he will try flying.

Question 4

Courage after action

Difficulty: mediumSource: NCERT First Flight, Two Stories about Flying, His First FlightTopic: his-first-flight-courage-and-family-pressure

Which sequence best matches the seagull's change?

1Fear, pressure, first dive, confidence.2Confidence, sleep, hunger, fear.3Storm, instrument failure, landing, mystery.4Prize, school, apology, flight.

Question 5

Storm danger

Difficulty: easySource: NCERT First Flight, Two Stories about Flying, The Black AeroplaneTopic: the-black-aeroplane-storm-and-mystery

What changes the mood of The Black Aeroplane from confident to dangerous?

1A school bell.2A lost ball.3Dark storm clouds and failed guidance.4A funny animal description.

Question 6

Instrument problem

Difficulty: mediumSource: NCERT First Flight, Two Stories about Flying, The Black AeroplaneTopic: the-black-aeroplane-storm-and-mystery

Why are the instruments important in the storm section?

1They prove the pilot is at home.2They should guide the plane, so their failure increases suspense.3They turn the plane into a bird.4They explain who the helper is.

Question 7

The mystery

Difficulty: mediumSource: NCERT First Flight, Two Stories about Flying, The Black AeroplaneTopic: the-black-aeroplane-unknown-helper

Why does the ending remain mysterious?

1The narrator never lands.2The storm was not real.3The control room says no other aeroplane was seen.4The narrator refuses to fly to England.

Question 8

Safe inference

Difficulty: hardSource: NCERT First Flight, Two Stories about Flying, The Black AeroplaneTopic: the-black-aeroplane-unknown-helper

Which answer is safest for an exam question about the helper?

1The story keeps the helper unexplained, so the mystery should remain open.2The helper is certainly the pilot's brother.3The helper is certainly a teacher from school.4The helper is certainly a wild animal.

Question 9

Humour in Wild Animals

Difficulty: easySource: NCERT First Flight poem, How to Tell Wild AnimalsTopic: poems-wild-animals-and-the-ball-poem

What creates humour in How to Tell Wild Animals?

1A completely serious scientific tone.2A list of railway stations.3A hidden aeroplane guide.4Funny and exaggerated clues about animals.

Question 10

Symbol in The Ball Poem

Difficulty: mediumSource: NCERT First Flight poem, The Ball PoemTopic: poems-wild-animals-and-the-ball-poem

What does the lost ball mainly suggest in The Ball Poem?

1Only a sports prize.2Loss, responsibility, and growing up.3The young seagull's first meal.4The pilot's compass.

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Two Stories about Flying quiz

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Fear on the ledge

Hunger as pressure

The mother's role

Courage after action

Storm danger

Instrument problem

The mystery

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Humour in Wild Animals

Symbol in The Ball Poem

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